Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit against Google in December when a federal jury found that the latter violated US antitrust laws with regards to how it runs the Play Store. A few months later, the gaming developer submitted its list of demands, which if implemented will blow the Play …
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If you know someone who is graduating this year, whether from high school or university, chances are good the gear that’s gotten them through the last four (or more) years is ready for a refresh. The good news is that graduation time is typically a big one for gift-giving, so …
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Boom’s supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1, the company announced. Tests are slated to take place later this year at the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA, and the results could help prove the feasibility of the design in …
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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16 comes close to having practically everything you could want or need in a gaming laptop, almost to the point of excess. There may not be many folks out there who demand numpad controls on a mobile device. Why? Because why not? The only thing …
Read More »The Morning After: Peloton’s grim post-pandemic reality
Peloton had a great pandemic. It’s a weird thing to say, but the company’s premium exercise equipment (expanding from bikes to treadmills and even weight-training tech) were the hot workout-from-home products. That boom made some people (not normal, sensible people) suggest we were never going back to bricks-and-mortar gyms once …
Read More »7 Extremely Weird Inventions From the Grandfather of Science Fiction
Hugo Gernsback was a pioneer in the world of science fiction during the first half of the 20th century—so much so that the Hugo Awards are named after him. But Gernback also edited serious tech magazines and came up with ideas that were often way ahead of their time. Or, …
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One of the best TVs for picture quality has hit a new record low for price — but only for a matter of hours.
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Get your hands on our favorite earbuds for Android users in any color you want with a $60 saving.
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The Rabbit R1 is finally here, and it’s yet another useless AI gadget. Sure, at $199 with no monthly fee, it’s a lot cheaper than the $699 Humane AI Pin. But the R1 is slow, hard to use, and doesn’t actually do much. The much-promised “Large Action Model” mostly powers …
Read More »Mortgage Refinance Rates Move Higher: Current Refinance Rates on May 3, 2024 – CNET
Multiple key refinance rates trended upward this week, so it might be worth waiting.
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A handful of major mortgage rates increased. Here’s what experts say is next for the housing market this year.
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Cleaning your MacBook isn’t as simple as cleaning your iPhone. Here’s what to know.
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Keep the Force with you all weekend long for Star Wars Day.
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Your iPhone can work as a white noise machine, too.
Read More »Best TV Antennas of 2024 – CNET
Get TV for free by watching over-the-air broadcasts. Here are our top recommendations for the best indoor TV antennas.
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